2015 OPEL VIVARO power steering

In brief11
1Side air vents ...................... 110
2 Ashtray .................................. 80
Cupholder ............................ 68
3 Light switch .......................... 95
Rear fog light ......................... 98
Front fog lights .....................98
Exit lighting .......................... 100
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................... 97
Sidelights .............................. 95
Headlight flash, low beam
and high beam ......................96
4 Instruments .......................... 80
Driver Information Centre ..... 90
5 Horn ...................................... 76
Driver airbag ......................... 57
6 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..76
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system ........77
Trip computer ....................... 927Card reader for electronic
key system ............................ 23
8 Steering column controls ......76
9 Centre air vents ................... 110
10 Power outlet .......................... 79
Cigarette lighter ..................... 79
Coin tray, USB slot ................ 67
11 Driver Information Centre ...... 90
Trip computer ....................... 92
12 Front passenger airbag .........57
13 Glovebox .............................. 67
14 Heated exterior mirrors .........39
Heated rear window ..............42
Idle speed control ...............116
15 Power outlet .......................... 79
Cigarette lighter ..................... 79
16 Climate control system ........ 101
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 103
17 Ashtray .................................. 80
Cupholder ............................ 6818Hazard warning flashers .......97
Central locking system ..........25
19 Power button for electronic
key system .......................... 114
20 Eco button for fuel
economy mode ...................112
21 Stop-start system ................117
Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 126
22 Remote control on
steering wheel ......................75
Cruise control .....................126
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............114
24 Steering wheel adjustment ...75
25 Bonnet release lever ...........140
26 Fuse box ............................. 153
27 Ultrasonic parking assist ....130
Electronic Stability
Program ............................. 125
Traction Control system ......124
Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 96

In brief19
Starting the engine with key
■ Turn key to position A
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake pedal
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines: turn the key to position M for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes in the Driver
Information Centre.
■ turn key to position D and release
Starting the engine 3 116.
Starting the engine with the
power button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake pedal
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ press Start/Stop button and release
■ engine starts after a short delay
Power button 3 114.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ Move the selector lever to neutral
■ Release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates in the instrument cluster
3 89.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 117.

Instruments and controls91Vehicle messages
Messages are displayed in the Driver
Information Centre and may be
accompanied by illumination of
control indicator F or C in the
instrument cluster.
Information messages Information messages regarding,
e.g. engine starting conditions, stop-
start system, parking brake
application, central locking, steering
wheel lock etc. provide the current
status of certain vehicle functions and
instructions for use.
Fault messages Fault messages regarding, e.g. fuel
filter, airbags, exhaust emissions etc.
are displayed together with control
indicator F. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop as
soon as possible.
To remove fault messages from the
display, press button on end of wiper
lever. After a few seconds the
message may disappearautomatically and F remains
illuminated. The fault will then be
stored in the on board system.
Warning messagesWarning messages regarding, e.g.
engine, battery or brake system
failure, are displayed together with
control indicator C and may be
accompanied by a warning chime.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Fuel economy messages
Fuel economy messages provide tips to improve fuel efficiency. Journeys
can be saved in the system memory,
enabling you to compare
performances.
Refer to Infotainment system manual
for further information.
Fuel economy rating 3 92.
Warning chimes
A corresponding message may also
appear in the Driver Information
Centre when a warning chime is
sounded.When starting the engine or
whilst driving: ■ If seat belt is not fastened 3 50.
■ During operation of the turn and lane-change signals 3 97.
■ During illumination of certain control indicators.
■ If the parking assist detects an object 3 130.
■ If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds
a set limit 3 126, 3 130.
■ If a door or the bonnet is not properly closed when vehicle
exceeds a certain speed.
■ If there is a fault in the brake system
3 87.
■ If the vehicle battery is not charging
3 86.
■ If engine lubrication is interrupted 3 88.
■ If the electronic key is outside of the
detection range.
Electronic key system 3 23, Power
button 3 114.

Driving and operating113Control of the vehicleNever coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation ( e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
Pedals To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.
Steering If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a
system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.Caution
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic
power steering:
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and
is held in that position for more
than 15 seconds, damage may
occur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of
power steering assist.
Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys and after new
disc brake pads have been fitted.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and
engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Autostop may be inhibited to allow for charging the
vehicle battery.
Stop-start system 3 117.
Diesel particle filter 3 120.

114Driving and operatingIgnition switch positionsSt=Ignition offA=Steering wheel lock released,ignition offM=Ignition on
Diesel engines: preheatingD=StartingPower button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
If the electronic key is not inside the
vehicle, a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 90.
Note
Do not put the electronic key in the
load compartment during driving, as
this is outside of the detection zone
(indicated by a warning chime at low
speed 3 91 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre 3 91).
Some functions, e.g. Infotainment
system, are available for use as soon as you enter the vehicle.
Accessory power mode
Press Start/Stop button without
operating clutch or brake pedal to enable further electrical functions to
be operated.
Engine start Operate clutch and brake pedal and
press Start/Stop button. Release
button after starting procedure
begins.
If a gear is engaged, the engine can
be started only by operating the clutch
pedal and pressing the Start/Stop
button.
In some cases, it may be necessary
to move the steering wheel slightly
while pressing the Start/Stop button
to release the steering wheel lock. A
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 90.

Driving and operating115
At very low outside temperatures
(e.g. below -10 °C) keep the clutch
pedal depressed while pressing the
Start/Stop button until the engine
starts.
If one of the starting conditions is not
applied, a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 90.
Vehicle messages 3 91.
Engine stop Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
With the vehicle stationary, press the
Start/Stop button to stop the engine.
The steering wheel lock is engaged
when the driver's door is opened and the vehicle is locked.
If the electronic key is not detected, a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 90 . In
this event, press the Start/Stop button
for 2 seconds to stop the engine.
Central locking system 3 25.Retained power off
Press the Start/Stop button for more
than two seconds; the engine is
stopped while some functions, e.g.
Infotainment system, are available for
use for approx. 10 minutes.
These functions stop working when
the driver's door is opened and the
vehicle is locked.
Note
Always take the electronic key with you when exiting the vehicle.
The electronic key being left in the
card reader is indicated by a warning
chime 3 91 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre 3 91 when
the driver's door is opened.9 Danger
Never leave an electronic key
inside the vehicle when children or animals are left in the vehicle, to
avoid unintended operation of
windows, doors or engine. Risk of
fatal injury.
Fault
If the engine cannot be started, the
cause may be one of the following:
■ Fault in electronic key.
■ Electronic key out of reception range.
■ Battery voltage too low.
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequentintervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Battery replacement 3 21.
Central locking system 3 25.
Electronic key system 3 23.

136Driving and operatingTrailer hitch
General information
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment. Only use
towing equipment that has been
approved for your vehicle.
Driving characteristics and
towing tips In the case of trailers with brakes,
attach the breakaway stopping cable.
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements. For trailers with
low driving stability the use of a
stabiliser is recommended.
A maximum speed of 80 km/h must
not be exceeded, even in countries
where higher speeds are permitted.If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 192.
Trailer towing Trailer loads
The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is
the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12 %.
The permitted trailer load applies up
to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sealevel. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10 %
for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than
8 %, e.g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is specified on the identification plate
3 179.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load is specified on the
towing equipment identification plate
and in the vehicle documents. Always aim for the maximum load, especially
in the case of heavy trailers. The
vertical coupling load should never
fall below 25 kg.

Driving and operating137
In the case of trailer loads of
1200 kg or more, the vertical coupling load should not be less than 50 kg.
Rear axle load
When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded (including all occupants), the permissible rear
axle load (see identification plate or
vehicle documents) must not be
exceeded.
Trailer stability assist If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is selectively braked until the snaking
ceases. While the system is working, keep steering wheel as still as
possible.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Program 3 125.